The Diva Code Weightloss Challenge Starts May 1st

The Diva Code is my platform to help with all things beauty, fashion and fitness.  I am introducing a weightless challenge incorporating products I personally use and love.

Heathier food choices and incorporating daily exercise has been apart of my life for over two years now.  Like anything else, the motivation for my weightloss journey has dwindled causing 20 pounds of weight gain.  My plan of action is to get back to the basics with clean eating, working out, and using natural weightloss and skincare products.

Instead of going on this journey alone I challenge you to get up and get involved so we can do it together.  I know first hand how important it is to have a support system in place to reach your goals.  Wether its loosing weight, toning up, or just eating better to be the best version of yourself as possible.

Everyone that purchases a product will be included in the challenge.  The products I am personally using is the body wraps, greens on the go, thermofit, greens chews, energy drinks, energy bars, and the protein drinks. I highly recommend all of the products and recommend buying these things if it fits in your lifestyle.  Check out the products here.

The Loyal Customer program allows you to purchase items at a 40% discount from the regular price without any fees or hidden costs.  Your only commitment is to purchase at least 1 product a month, for a minimum of 3 months.  This allows you to build up your collection of products over time.  Thats all!

Benefits of joining:

- safe and comfortable environment to post before and after pictures, scale pictures, body measurements

- food/drink ideas and recipes 

- workout challenges

-accountability

-support

- access to fitness classes in Charlotte area/online

To join check out with any product here and email me

 at info@crystalchanel.com

www.jointhedivacode.com 

Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Liquid Diet

I teamed up with my besssssss frannnnnn Mia to show you Dolls what to expect during your liquid diet phase of vertical sleeve gastrectomy.

For helpful weight loss protein shakes and vitamins check out the link here: http://bit.ly/1Rm4co9

Loose Skin and Hair Loss After Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery

This video is about some of the side effects you may face after Vertical Gastric Sleeve Gastrectomy. Loose skin, hair loss, and acid reflux are all common.

I Don't Want To Be Fat Anymore Why Choose Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy

Here's a quick video about why I decided to not be fat anymore.  Many people don't understand how I wanted surgery but had high confidence.  Hope this sheds some light on things!

Top 5 Foods To Help Lose Weight

To be successful at losing weight and more importantly keeping it off one must commit to changing their diet.  Everyone knows pizza and ice cream does not make sense in a healthy lifestyle, but do you know the healthier foods can still taste pretty good and satisfying?  I wanted to share my top five foods I enjoy most which also aid in maintaining my weight-loss.  

Oats

photo cred: Vegan Ricana

Easy to prepare if you're a person on the go plus very versatile.  Oats are full of fiber which will help in keeping you satisfied and not hungry.  Its a plus the fiber will keep you regular so if you struggle with constipation this is a great food to add in your daily food intake.  Boring??  Not at all!  Try adding different fruits, powders like protein shakes, PB2 flavor (peanut butter powder), natural unsweetened cocoa powder or honey to make it interesting. One of my favorite oat dishes includes making overnight oats because its light prep work, and easy to grab and go in the morning.  Check out my home girl Yvonne here.  She has the best gluten free and guilt free recipes and I adore her discipline and love so much!  I use her weekly as a resource and look forward to her new blog and youtube videos.  These oats picture are taken from the Vegan Diva herself @VeganRicana.

photo cred: Rican Vegana

Grapefruit

Growing up I could not stand grapefruit because of the bitter taste.  As an adult I've learned to love this fruit for its juicy goodness and great health benefits.  Grapefruit helps burn fat and curb your appetite. I love when it's chilled cold and sometimes as a treat, I sprinkle stevia over it. If you don't like the bitter taste, try to only eat the pulp and not the white membrane layer of the fruit.

Salmon & Tuna

My absolute favorite protein during the summer is fish.  Tuna and salmon are at the top of my list because it can be cooked and enjoyed in a number of ways.  Tuna can help reduce stroke and heart disease and is filled with omega-3 fats.  I enjoy it over my salads, with crackers or in my sushi.  Salmon is an all star dish for me and I love it cooked with garlic, lemon pepper or just a bit of honey and ginger. This is a good fatty fish that speeds up metabolism and is full of protein.

Almonds & Nuts

These are high calorie snacks but they make snacking healthy and enjoyable. I enjoy them plain or sprinkled with honey or cocoa powder. It's better to flavor them yourself to avoid too much sugar or salt intake. These help my cravings for something salty, crunchy, or sweet.  I eat almonds or cashews instead of eating potato chips.  This food also has "good" fats and can help lower cholesterol   

Cucumber

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I can eat them plain, in a salad or added in a pitcher of water.  Cucumbers are so refreshing and hydrating.  They are full of water plus helps reduce stomach bloating. I've been thinking of ways to incorporate apple cider vinegar into my diet because of its great health properties and I recommend to try cucumbers with vinegar for a light tangy snack.

What are some of your favorite health snacks or foods you've incorporated in your healthy diet?  For more health videos check out my blog channel and subscribe here.

Gastric Sleeve Post Op 1 Year Update And How To Get Started

New video alert on Crystal Chanel TV, an update for how to start the process to get approved for vertical sleeve gastrectomy.  Check out the video below and be sure to subscribe!

Stay tuned for a FAQs part 2 next Sunday!

What I Wore

Look 1:

top- sister

lipcolor- MAC Faux (http://bit.ly/1HZNh3C)

 Look 2:

blazer- HM, but similar (http://bit.ly/1Bpq5b4)

necklace: sassy jones boutique

lipstick MAC Viva Glam 2 (http://bit.ly/1HZNh3C)